Geospatial Technician; Paid Internship

About Us

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Excel Aviation Ltd is an industry leader in delivering innovative and bespoke aviation solutions to complex challenges. Our reputation is built on the talent, dedication, and expertise of our exceptional workforce.

F/T (40 hours per week) based at Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire. This entry‑level, hybrid internship requires pre‑planned visits to our Sywell base site.

• Supporting production activities to deliver commercial projects.
• Assisting in the creation of flight plans to support airborne data capture.
• Assisting in the processing of raw data into analysis‑ready data (including navigation data, airborne photography, hyperspectral data).
• Assisting in the exploitation of remotely sensed (processed) data into geospatial products.
• Contributing to quality assurance of project outputs.

• Currently studying, recently completed studies, or equivalent experience in Remote Sensing, Earth Observation, Geomatics, Geospatial Science, GIS, Cartography.
• Background in other sciences (Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Geography, Geology, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics) with awareness of Remote Sensing fundamentals and some experience working with geospatial data.
• Ability to work to deadlines (time management).
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to perform tasks and achieve results with a high degree of accuracy and precision.
• Team‑oriented, positive attitude, works well independently and with others to achieve departmental goals.
• Work in an organized, logical way and follow prescribed processes.
• Strong planning and organisation skills, proven ability to multi‑task.
• Innovative and inquisitive nature.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Receptive to learning, adapting, and applying solutions using new technology and techniques.
• Enthusiasm for environmental applications and aerial survey.

• Experience using Remote Sensing or GIS software for data processing and/or analysis (ENVI, ERDAS Imagine, ArcGIS, QGIS, Correlator3D, Pix4D, eCognition).
• Proficiency with standard geospatial vector/raster formats.
• Awareness of the importance of Coordinate Reference Systems.
• Basic programming experience (Python, R or IDL).

Hourly rate of £13.45, 25 days holiday per year from day one plus bank holidays, up to 6% matched pension scheme, group life insurance, health and wellbeing benefits including private health care and an employee assistance programme, and more.

Applicants must demonstrate the Right to Work in the UK and obtain a UK Security Clearance.

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Excel is committed to promoting equitable treatment, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion in recruitment and among our workforce. We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.